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How to Configure the Wishlist in Magento 2?

Complete guide to setting up and customizing the wishlist feature in your Magento 2 store.

The wishlist feature helps customers save products they're interested in. Learn how to configure it for maximum engagement.

Why Wishlists Matter

  • Increase customer engagement
  • Provide gift ideas feature
  • Gather customer preference data
  • Enable price drop notifications
  • Improve repeat visits

Enabling Wishlist Feature

  • Go to Stores > Configuration > Customers > Wishlist
  • Set "Enable Wishlist" to "Yes"
  • Configure additional settings
  • Save configuration

Wishlist Configuration Options

  • Enable/Disable wishlist
  • Show wishlist sidebar
  • Multiple wishlists per customer
  • Product image size
  • Show product stock status
  • Email notifications

Customizing Wishlist Features

Allow customers to:

  • Add products to wishlist
  • Create multiple wishlists
  • Share wishlists
  • Make wishlists public or private
  • Add comments to wishlist items
  • Move items to cart
  • Set quantity preferences

Wishlist Email Notifications

Configure emails for:

  • Wishlist sharing notifications
  • Price drop alerts
  • Product availability updates
  • Stock status changes

Integration with Features

Connect wishlist to:

  • Product reviews
  • Related products
  • Recommendations
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Gift registry

Best Practices

  • Make wishlist button prominent
  • Show wishlists on product pages
  • Enable social sharing
  • Offer incentives for wishlist usage
  • Send appropriate notifications
  • Monitor wishlist data
  • Use data for marketing

Wishlist Marketing

Use wishlist data to:

  • Create targeted email campaigns
  • Offer discounts on wishlist items
  • Recommend similar products
  • Understand customer preferences
  • Increase conversion rates
Next step

Apply the lesson to a real environment.

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